Purple Grooves - Short Film

My name is Julie Peley, I am a 3rd year graduate student from France at the University of Miami. I am co-producing "Purple Grooves", a script written by Larry Flores II, a very talented screenwriter from my program.

The film tells a story about stolen childhood, innocence, and the tumultuous relationship between a father and a son, when boundaries between work and personal relationship are nothing but blur...

Through this story, we want to raise awareness towards how precious innocence and freedom is for each and every child. We also want to condemn child abuse and this idea that kids would be less important because they aren't grown-ups yet.

Synopsis: Byron “the Soul Surgeon” Williams Jr. is a young funk prodigy who, by his father’s “determination”, is placed in a man’s world due to his talent. Byron sits in his dressing room during the start of his concert where his hundreds of fans chant his name. He’s reached superstardom at the ripe age of 14, yet life moves too fast for him. He’s just a child.

How does Byron Jr. handle this sudden celebrity? Codeine and trains.

What happens when we strip somebody’s childhood from them?

We watch the breakdown of the relationship between Byron Jr. and his father and see just how far you can push someone until they break.

We need your support to make this project come to life!

About the crew:

WRITER/DIRECTOR - LARRY FLORES II

Larry Flores II, originally from San Marcos, TX is a filmmaker dedicated to telling stories that need to be told. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film/Television/Digital Media from Texas Christian University and is currently a second year graduate student at the University of Miami.

Larry’s southern Hip-hop influence is always incorporated into his own work, but he aims to blend his experiences with other regional and international lifestyles to create a fresh perspective. Larry has worked on many sets as a Director, Director of Photography, Gaffer, and Sound Mixer.

PRODUCER/1ST AD - PABLO VELHO

Pablo Velho spent eight years working as a casting director in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for clients such as Pfizer, Yakult, Coca-Cola, and Renault Car.

Now based in Miami, Florida, Pablo has worked in the art and wardrobe departments for TV commercials like The General Insurance with Shaquille O’Neal, and the TV show The Red Table with Gloria Estefan.

He has won many awards for his directing with short films Lucas and Parodi - the Petite Museum. Pablo is currently working on his Master’s degree from the University of Miami.

CO-PRODUCER/DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - JULIE PELEY

Julie Peley was born and raised in Paris, France before moving to the United States in 2018. Her passion for writing and photography led her to film school in Paris, where she started developing a desire to tell stories through the medium of moving images.

Now as a third-year graduate student at the University of Miami, Julie has worked on many sets as a Director of Photography, Director, and Editor. Her two most recent productions have won many awards. She is always interested in mixing her French culture with international collaborators to create a unique voice in her work.

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